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In Person Tattoo Training

Course
R 30,000
Equipment
Included

With The CPD Standards Office

4 Days In-person and 16hrs Online

  • We cover all aspects of the tattoo process!
  • Equipment | Sterilization | Machine Tuning | Inks | Needles
  • Linework | Colour Packing | Shading | Water Colour | Realism
  • Includes a rotary pen kit
  • 2 x Accredited CPD Certificates
  • Software for Tattoo Design
  • Covid-19 Protocols & Procedures
  • Blood-borne Pathogen Certificate
  • Licensing & Registration Training
  • Includes Legal Documents
  • Indemnity Form & Aftercare Instructions
  • Includes Extra Info and Notes
  • Bring Minimum 32 gig Flash-Drive

Certificates

  • Tattoo Training Certificate
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate

In Person + Online

The page you are on is for our In person course which is a combination of both online training and in person training.

100% Online

If you cant travel to our nearest training venue, consider our 100% online course.

The Process, Simplified

  1. We begin by agreeing on a convenient start date for you, confirmed with a deposit.
  2. Next, you embark on the online theory training, featuring over 6 hours of comprehensive video tutorials and 3 assignments to solidify your understanding.
  3. Once you have paid the balance, the learning then transitions to a 4-day, in-person training, where all necessary equipment is provided. Better still, this is yours to keep post-course.
  4. Following the in-person training, your journey continues with an additional 10 hours of online videos and assignments.
  5. Upon completion, you’ll receive your well-earned certificates.

In a nutshell, it’s a balanced blend of self-paced online learning and hands-on in-person training, providing you with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in a convenient and effective manner.

Tattoo Training Course


Dive into our all-encompassing tattoo training course, primed to furnish you with the essential skills, information, and indispensable gear required to kickstart a prosperous career in the tattoo industry.

Don’t have an artistic background? No problem at all. Our program is structured around robust software tools and an abundance of helpful hints, enabling you to produce professional-level artwork within just a quarter of an hour.

Our syllabus is comprehensive, covering everything from equipment management to complex tattoo methodologies. Acquire proficiency in machine adjustment, needle placement, and setting up your workstation. We navigate you through three line-drawing and two shading techniques, coupled with hands-on sessions on blending inks, creating striking black artwork, black and grey shading, color work, bloodline tattoos, watercolor techniques, and more.

We advocate for well-rounded education, hence we integrate fascinating supplementary subjects into our course. Submerge yourself in the captivating history of tattoos, understand the subtleties of pricing, the art of tattoo photography, and designing bespoke tattoos. Grasp the fundamentals of studio registration, sterilization protocols, cross-contamination, handling blood-borne pathogens, and delve into tattoo removal techniques, covering-up existing tattoos, touch-ups, and re-inking.

We also unmask the three cornerstones of a triumphant tattooing career. Embark on this colorful expedition with us and prepare to etch your signature in the vibrant world of tattoo artistry.

Course Curriculum

Introduction and History
  • Introduction to the Fundamentals of Tattooing
  • Files and Folders Provided
  • An Introduction to Tattoo Art
  • Using Themes
  • Different Art Styles
  • The 12 Most Popular Themes
  • Brief History of Tattoos (Parts 1 & 2)
Licensing and Business Setup
  • Licensing Requirements
  • Town Planning
  • Running a Home Business
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Contact Your Health Department
  • About Licensing and Registration
  • Public Health Concerns, Including Covid-19
Tattooing Techniques
  • Designing Tattoos: Overview and Purpose
  • Microsoft Image Composer Setup and Usage
  • Creating and Simplifying Designs Quickly
  • Assignments on Tattoo Design (1, 2, 3)
  • Stencil / Trace Methods and Applications
  • Rules of Placement
  • Applying a Trace on Skin and Practice Materials
Equipment and Maintenance
  • Introduction to Coil and Pen Machines
  • Building and Assembling Coil Machines
  • Coil Build Discussion, Tips, and Cartridge Conversion
  • Maintenance: Quick Tune, Test Run, and Wrapping
Advanced Artistic Techniques
  • Linework and Technique
  • Packing Black, Black Work, Tribal and Mauri
  • Soft Shading: Black and Gray Tattoos
  • Color Tattoos: Traditional, Watercolor, and Realism
  • Special Techniques: Script, Font, Minimalist, and Fur Tattoos
Professional Practice and Aftercare
  • Understanding the Human Skin and Needle Depth
  • Sterilization and Cross Contamination
  • Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
  • Workstation Cleanup
  • Photography and Social Media Skills for Tattoo Artists
  • Your First Practical on a Model
  • Final Words and Certification

We have trained over 500 Tattoo Artists in the last 20 Years

Our course is well structured and refined to teach you everything you need to know plus more whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced tattoo artist. We will cram a 3 year apprenticeship into 4 days and we wont leave anything out! Our students have opened tattoo studios around the world and won countless international competitions. We have had people join our courses that had already been tattooing for over 7 years and said they were amazed and wished they had come to us first. We have trained Judges, Lawyers, Doctors, Strippers, Software Developers and more, it is never to late to change things up and start doing what you love!

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood; these and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) can cause disease.

BBP training and certificate is included with this course.

We provide you with all the skills you will need and information about the equipment required for you to be compliant.

After Course Assistance

Once your course is complete, our dedication to your learning and development remains. You’re never alone on your educational journey. We’re available via phone calls, WhatsApp, or emails to provide continual support and guidance. Whether you’re in need of technical assistance, have questions about a particular topic, or just want to explore new concepts, we’re a message or call away. Embark on this exciting learning adventure with us and let’s continue to grow and succeed together.

CHECK OUT THE WORK OF SOME OF OUR STUDENTS

Equipment

Wireless Tattoo Pen Kit

Price: Included in the R 30,000 In-Person Course

If you have equipment already and don’t wish to take this kit then the in-person course will cost R 28,000.

  • 1 x Tattoo Toolbox
  • 1 x Rotary Pen Tattoo Machine
  • 2 x 1400mah batteries
  • 2 x Practice Skins
  • 25 x Assorted Cartridges Needles
  • 7 Color Luna Ink Set (Black, White, Green, Red, Blue, Brown, Yellow)
  • 5 x Spirit Transfer Paper
  • Ink Cups
  • 2 x Grip Wrap
  • Dental Depressors
  • Alcohol Swabs

The Team

Zane
Sasha
Gillian
Janet
Tristan
Maxine
Gary

We also operate a branch in New Zealand under the name Skinart NZ, in addition to our global presence through the Skinart Training Academy website. We are dedicated to providing top-notch training and resources to aspiring artists and beauticians worldwide.

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